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If you are considering retiring early and tapping into your retirement benefits, here are resources from the CFPB to help you weigh your options.

New Coronavirus legislation provides relief for renters and extends the CDC’s Order to protect many people who can’t pay their rent from eviction through January 31, 2021.

Do you know or work with someone who doesn’t typically file taxes? They may be eligible for Economic Impact Payments (EIP). Help those you serve claim their money with a new guide and resources from the CFPB.

Ready to think about your finances? Start with an emergency savings fund.

Consumers who are of limited English proficiency face unique challenges in learning about and accessing financial services. Watch our webinar to learn how CFPB is working to make our resources accessible to everyone.

If you don’t file taxes but want to receive your Economic Impact Payment for your dependents, learn what steps to take to receive your payment.

Your credit reports and scores play an important role in your future financial opportunities. Learn how to manage and protect your credit during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

If you’ve co-signed a private student loan, you’re financially responsible for missed payments. Take these steps to protect your finances and credit during COVID-19.

The CFPB Office of Research released a report that synthesizes the rigorous research of programs and strategies aiming to help consumers achieve greater savings.

We’ve worked to break down the most common questions about the Economic Impact Payments.

The CARES Act temporarily changes the rules for withdrawing from your retirement accounts. Learn more about how these changes might affect you and whether withdrawing from your retirement accounts makes sense for you.

If you’ve applied for unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus, learn the ways you can choose to receive your payments.

We have resources you can use to address issues related to debt collection during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Bureau released FAQs for industry that will help ensure that consumers affected by COVID-19 receive the credit reporting protections required by the CARES Act amendments to the FCRA.

You should still fill out the FAFSA. Read this blog to learn what you need to know about the FAFSA process and the upcoming school year.

The CFPB and the FTC are sharing three ways you can protect yourself and others from government imposter scams.

As a result of the recently signed CARES Act, many Americans received some financial relief in April through payments issued by the IRS. You may receive a prepaid debit card from the government with your economic impact payments, learn how to access this money and use your card without paying a fee.

If you can’t pay your credit card bill because of the coronavirus pandemic, call your credit card company and ask about financial relief. We have tips on what to ask and what your options may be.

Your home equity can provide access to needed funds during the coronavirus pandemic. But before refinancing or getting a home equity loan, look at all of your options to determine the best choice for your finances now, and in the future.

If you serve your community and clients in financial wellbeing or financial education, the CFPB has tips to help you go virtual.

The CFPB is committed to protecting consumers through our enforcement work and will not hesitate to take public enforcement action when appropriate.

Download fraud prevention handouts and activity sheets to help older adults during Older Americans Month and during the coronavirus pandemic.

Online banking allows customers to handle their finances from the comfort of home. We share tips for people who are new to online or mobile banking, as well as offer information about the transactions that are available.

The Bureau has a responsibility for addressing lending discrimination, including lending to women- and minority-owned businesses, which apply for credit during the COVID-19 pandemic under the CARES Act.

The CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program is designed to provide small businesses with support to continue to keep their workers on the payroll. Learn more about the act.